We will work towards net zero by prioritising investment not just on the basis of value for money, but for its contribution towards cutting emissions, as well as wider sustainability and environmental goals.
Whilst there are universal elements in the approach to decarbonising transport applicable to the country at large, it is equally important to develop solutions based on a place’s unique characteristics: there cannot be a ‘one-size fits all’ …
Securing the right service offer is crucial, given the varied work patterns of our communities and the need to unlock opportunities for all, including those in rural areas with limited access to the public transport network.
The offer to the travelling public must be of the highest possible standard – safe, clean and high quality, and accessible to all. We need to restore confidence, not just for the short term, …
While the freight and logistics sector is essential for our businesses and communities, it is also one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions and potentially the most difficult part of our transport system to implement solutions to reduce emissions.
We are already seeing innovation across the region when it comes to servicing businesses and providing customers with novel ways of having their goods delivered – and we will build …
Transport strategy policies state that that investment in the Strategic Road Network and Major Road Network will be supported where it meets one or more of the following criteria and is consistent with wider environmental objectives:
i) Protects and enhances the existing infrastructure asset
ii) Delivers a solution to an identified problem on the existing infrastructure asset
iii) Enables access to new economic opportunities and/or housing growth
iv) Enables delivery …
It can both help reduce the length of journeys and encourage greater use of active travel and public transport modes. EEH is planning for an integrated regional transport system which provides a seamless journey from doorstep to destination.
This will factor in ticketing and information provision; the first mile, last mile including connectivity to transport hubs; cost of travel; safety and perceptions of safety; reliability; and convenience.
Previously, EEH has …
EEH will strengthen engagement with regional partners in universities, research facilities and the private sector, to maximise the use of ‘living laboratories’ as a means of trialling innovation in the region at scale and speed.
Working together, proposals will be developed that encourage the scaling up of trials to the regional level at the earliest opportunity.
The region is a leader in the development of the technology associated with the …
We will refresh the investment pipeline to establish the priorities for investment in the region. Current fiscal and political pressures make it inevitable that a combination of public and private sector funding will be required to deliver those priorities, as will a mixture of capital and revenue investment.
As the programme moves towards the later years of spending, the investment pipeline will be well developed and well evidenced. The focus …
In January 2022, EEH secured additional funding from DfT to create a regional centre of excellence specialising in early-stage major scheme development and ‘enhancing regional client-side capability’ for our local authority partners.
The top three areas where our partners are seeking support are technical assurance; data and evidence base; and business case writing and project plan development.
Work on establishing a trial for the centre of excellence is now underway. …
England's Economic Heartland ensures that the position and priorities of the region are understood by responding to relevant consultations and calls for evidence. We are also in regular dialogue with Government ministers - you can read our official correspondence below.
Since it was established in 2016, EEH has developed comprehensive evidence base on behalf of the region, which will continue to inform our work as we identify and prioritise the investment required for the region to support …